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AVID Update

October 2014

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Outline

■ Purpose ■ Background/Overview ■ Findings ■ Strengths and Challenges ■ Next Steps ■ Recommendations

AVID Update

AVID Update 2014

+Purpose

AVID

+Purpose
 AVID

■ View AVID College Readiness System (ACRS) from

Elementary Perspective

■ View AVID College Readiness System (ACRS) from

Secondary Perspective

AVID Update 2014

+Background

AVID

+Background
 Vision and Mission

• Vision-Where all students learn, grow, and succeed

Mission-To serve and prepare all students for their global future

• Mission-To close the achievement gap by preparing

all students for college readiness and success in a global society

AVID Update 2014

+Background


AVID College Readiness System (ACRS)

■ Systematic Instruction System for Students in Kindergarten-

Higher Ed. (K-16)

• ■ School-Wide Transformational Effort

■ Focused on:

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Leadership

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Systems

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Instruction

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Culture

■ Designed to:

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Increase Number of Students Who Enroll in Higher Education

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Increase Number of Students Who Succeed in Higher Education and Beyond

AVID Update 2014

+Background


AVID College Readiness System (ACRS)

■ Trained Educators

■ Teach students academic and social skills to help them develop habits and behaviors

needed to succeed in rigorous curriculum.

• ■ Curriculum Based on:

■ Rigorous Standards ■ Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading (WICOR ) ■ Socratic Methodologies

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Tutorials

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Socratic Seminars

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Philosophical Chairs

• ■ Students:

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Develop as Readers and Writers

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Learn Critical Thinking and Higher Level Inquiry Strategies

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Receive Academic Support for Rigorous Curriculum

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Meet High Expectations

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+Background
 Connection to District Goals

■ Commits to Student Success

• ■ Engages Students in Rigorous/Relevant Curriculum
• ■ Creates Campus-Wide College Readiness
• ■ Values Parent/Community Partnerships
• ■ Provides Exceptional Professional Learning

AVID Update 2014

+Background
 AVID College Readiness System

AVID Update 2014

Beginnings Foundations Bridges Elective Class College Success System

Emerging Learners Independent Learners Independent Thinkers College & Career Preparation Ongoing College Support

+Background
 Elementary-Secondary Alignment

■ Language ■ Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading (WICOR) ■ Note-Taking (Essential Question) ■ High Expectations (Educators/Students) ■ Rigor ■ College Career Readiness Culture ■ Open Mindset ■ Strategic Planning for Student Success ■ Impact School-Wide Domains towards CCR ■ Professional Learning across AVID College Readiness System

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+Background
 Implementation

AVID Update 2014

AVID Implementation Best Practices Implementation

23 Campuses

• 10 Elementary Sites
• 13 Secondary Sites

All remaining Elementary Sites

+Background - Elementary 


Implementation

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+Background - Elementary 


Best Practices - Non-AVID Sites

■ 4th grade Supplies Provided

• ■ 5th & 6th grade

■ Included on School Supply List

■ Organizational Strategies

and Skills

■ Note-Taking ■ Binder Organization Video

■ Step-by-Step Set Up

■ “Rigor with AVID”

■ Student Self-Assessments ■ WICOR

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Writing

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Inquiry

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Collaboration

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Organization

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Reading

Supplies

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Training

+Background - Secondary 
 Implementation

Implemented on All Campuses

• 2 High School National Demonstration Sites

(136 Nation-Wide)

• RISD is the only school district in Texas to have 2 High Schools

designated as demonstration sites:

• Berkner High School and Richardson High School

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+Background - Secondary Student Selection
 Potential AVID Student

AVID Update 2014

■ Initial Criteria

■ Application ■ Interview ■ Average-to-High Test Scores ■ 2.0-3.5 GPA ■ College Potential With Support ■ Desire and Determination

• ■ Additional Criteria to Consider

■ First Generation College Student ■ Historically Underserved in 4-Year Colleges ■ Special Circumstances

+Background - Secondary 
 Ethnicity

AVID Update 2014

AVID SECONDARY STUDENT POPULATION

Year American Indian/ Alaskan Native Asian Pacific Islander Hispanic

• r Latino

Black/African American White Two or More

2014-2015

0.2% 7.0% 0.0% 51.2% 29.2% 10.0% 2.5%

2013-2014

0.2% 8.0% 0.1% 49.0% 30.0% 10.4% 2.3%

2012-2013

0.2% 8.6% 0.1% 47.1% 30.9% 10.8% 2.3%

2011-2012

0.2% 7.6% 0.2% 47.7% 30.1% 12.2% 2.0%

+Findings

AVID

+Findings – Elementary & Secondary


Certification


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+Findings – Secondary 


Enrollment

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• NUMBER OF AVID ELECTIVE STUDENTS

ENROLLMENT BY GRADE

Year 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade Total

2014-2015 444 390 250 272 252 201 1,809 2013-2014 471 334 300 247 230 163 1,752 2012-2013 432 356 275 242 192 165 1,662 2011-2012 424 329 263 241 180 199 1,636

RISD data

AVID total enrollment is highest in 4 years.

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SAT ACT AP AVID Non-AVID AVID Non-AVID AVID Non-AVID 2013-14

75% 40% 73% 55% 34% 28%

2012-13

81% 50% 74% 57% 34% 26%

2011-12

80% 48% 60% 26% 30% 26%

Findings - Secondary


Comparison of Percent Tested

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AP % tested on one or more exams Juniors and Seniors Juniors and Seniors

A higher percentage of AVID than Non-AVID students participate in rigorous SAT, ACT and AP testing.

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ACT AP AVID Non-AVID AVID Non-AVID

73% 55% 34% 28% 74% 57% 34% 26% 60% 26% 30% 26%

Findings - Secondary


Comparison of Percent Tested

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ACT

Juniors Seniors

AVID Non-AVID AVID Non-AVID

2013-14 98% 88% 37% 20% 2012-13 95% 82% 51% 29%

ACT was provided on-site and free of charge to all Juniors in 2013 and 2014.

+Findings - Secondary


AVID Economically Disadvantaged (ED) Non-AVID Economically Disadvantaged (ED)

AVID Update 2014

• May 2014

AVID ED Students

• Non-AVID

ED Students

Tested Results Tested Results

AP Exams Grades 9-12

34% 33%

Exams Passed

11% 51%

Exams Passed

SAT Grades 9-12

77% 929

Combined Mean

22% 969

Combined Mean

ACT Grades 11-12

73% 19

Composite Mean

49% 17

Composite Mean

PSAT Grade 10

95% 122

Combined Mean

83% 110

Combined Mean

ReadiStep Grade 8

96% 10.2

Combined Mean

85% 9.2

Combined Mean

AVID ED students are out-performing Non-AVID ED students in 3 areas- ACT, PSAT, and ReadiStep. A higher percentage of AVID students than Non-AVID students participate in AP, SAT, ACT, PSAT, and ReadiStep.

+Findings - Secondary
 CTE Student Participation

AVID Update 2014

During the last three years, an increasing number

• f AVID students have enrolled in CTE.

+Findings - Secondary
 AVID Training for CTE Teachers

AVID Update 2014

+Findings – Secondary
 Scholarships

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+Findings - Secondary
 Class of 2014 Scholarships

AVID Update 2014

2 QuestBridge Scholars 5 Dell Scholars 1 Gates Millennium Scholar

Participation in College Readiness Program

• Demonstrate Financial Need

Outstanding Minority Students with Significant Financial Need

• High Academic Achievement
• Leadership Potential

Outstanding Academic Ability Despite Facing Economic Challenges

$20,000

• Technology
• Mentoring

Full 4-Year Scholarship

• Fees
• Room & Board
• Books & Supplies
• Travel Expenses

Covers Any Unmet Need

• Freshman-Ph.D.
• Leadership

Development

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Strengths & Challenges

AVID

+Strengths & Challenges
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Increased Enrollment

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Higher Percentage of AVID Students than Non-AVID students participate in SAT, ACT, and AP testing

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AVID Economically Disadvantaged Out-Performing Non-AVID Economically Disadvantaged on ACT, PSAT, and ReadiStep

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Increased number of AVID students enrolled in CTE

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Increased scholarship funds earned by AVID students

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Seniors Awarded Prestigious Scholarship

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National Visibility: www.avid.org

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Certified at All Secondary Sites

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Secondary Student Attendance Rate 97%

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100% Completion for 4-year Entrance Requirements

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Second Senior Class to Participate Elementary Through Graduation

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Alumni Return to RISD as Tutors/Teachers

Strengths Challenges

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Cohort Retention

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AVID Economically Disadvantaged Performance on SAT and AP

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Certification at All Elementary Sites

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Recruitment of Male Students

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AVID Scheduling

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Summer Institute Participation

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Awareness and Knowledge Base for Administrators

+Next Steps

AVID

+Next Steps

AVID Update 2014 ▪

Collaborate with AVID Elementary State Program Manager to Support Site Certification

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Commit to Student Success Week

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Attend Elementary Leadership Training for Directors

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Increase District Professional Development Training

▪ Commit to Student Success Week

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Attend Secondary Leadership Training for Directors

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Deepen AVID Best Practices School-wide

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Continue Kaplan SAT/ACT Test Prep Integration

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Host Regional Path Training

Secondary Elementary

+Next Steps

AVID Update 2014

Internships Visioneering TED Talks Guest Speakers/Mentors Roadtrip Nation AVID District Leadership AVID Principals’ Collaborative AVID Showcase AVID Elective Teacher/Coordinator Workshop PATH to School-Wide Training

+Recommendations

AVID

+Recommendations


• ■ Create AVID Advisory Board

■ Top Level Administrators ■ Key Instructional Directors ■ Student Leaders ■ Community Stakeholders

• ■ Enhance AVID District-Wide

■ Provide 2-Day District Path Utilizing 12 RISD AVID-Trained Staff ■ Increase Summer Institute Participation

AVID Update 2014

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AVID Update

October 2014